Live Blog 2 - Abby Hecko

Another moment in the event that stood out to me was this altar by Ofelia Esparza. This altar was called, “Hijas de Juaraz,” by Dona Ofelia. This altar was made to honor the victims of femicide in Juaraz Mexico. This moment was especially powerful to me because my  altar was dedicated to the lives of the women in Juaraz whose lives were taken. The way Dona Ofeliia described the altar was so beautiful and thoughtful. Everything she said I wish I  had heard before writing my midterm. She did such a powerful job of describing the  altar as a celebration and memory, rather than making it only full of sadness. Dona described the painting in the center of the altar as a symbol of the tears of the families but also the beauty of the lives of the young women. She described the altar in a very balanced way which I found beautiful.